Can I Get a Predicted Grade as an Online A Level Student?
Can I Get a Predicted Grade as an Online A Level Student?
Created:Updated: 13-September-2025
Need a predicted grade for UCAS, sixth form or an employer? Here’s how predicted grades work for online A Level students, what evidence is required, and how Study from Home provides them.
What is a predicted grade?
A predicted grade is a tutor’s evidence-based estimate of the grade you’re likely to achieve in your A Level. Universities use it for offers, and some colleges/employers/visa routes may request it while you’re still studying.
Can online A Level students get predicted grades?
Yes. If you are studying your A Level with Study from Home and require a predicted grade (e.g., for UCAS), you can request one from your tutor/support team.
When and why might you need one?
- UCAS applications (typically autumn before summer exams)
- Sixth form/college admissions while courses are in progress
- Employers or visa applications requesting current academic standing
How are predicted grades decided?
- Performance in tutor-marked assignments and mock assessments
- Consistency of work and progress over time (not a single piece)
- Evidence of exam skills (timed work, topic tests, past paper questions)
- Tutor’s professional judgement aligned to exam board standards
How do I request a predicted grade?
- Contact your tutor/support team at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
- Ensure you’ve submitted enough marked work to evidence your level.
- Share any forms/instructions (for UCAS, we can liaise with the referee section if needed).
Important notes
- We can only provide a prediction once there is sufficient recent evidence.
- Predicted grades are honest indicators, not guarantees of the final result.
- Universities may request context for private candidates; keep your portfolio of marked work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a predicted grade if I’ve just started?
Not immediately — we need sufficient marked work (assignments/tests) to make a fair evidence-based prediction.
Will my tutor inflate my prediction to help my application?
Predictions must be realistic and evidence-based. Over- or under-predicting is unfair and can harm outcomes.
Do universities accept predicted grades from online providers?
Yes — universities consider the referee’s evidence and your overall application (personal statement, tests, interviews).
What if my performance improves after the prediction?
Keep submitting work — strong mock results and references can support your case even if an initial prediction was lower.